South Australia Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South Australia, Australia in April.

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Adelaide Victor Harbor Clare McLaren Vale

Are you planning a trip a to South Australia, Australia in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in South Australia in April

South Australia, Australia is a region in Australia. South Australia, Australia has a wide variety of climate types. During April, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Robe at 19°C (66°F) to warm in Coober Pedy at 29°C (84°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Coober Pedy and 13°C (55°F) in Robe.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Australia, Australia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Coober Pedy with an average of 12 mm (0.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Mount Gambier with 47 mm (1.9 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this April. For example, Adelaide gets approximately 218 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in South Australia in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across South Australia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in South Australia

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in South Australia, Australia?

Temperature range in South Australia (April)

Precipitation variation in South Australia (April)

Adelaide

In April Adelaide generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
218 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Adelaide →

Victor Harbor

In April Victor Harbor generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
218 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Victor Harbor →

Clare

In April Clare generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Clare →

McLaren Vale

In April McLaren Vale generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
218 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in McLaren Vale →

Port Elliot

In April Port Elliot generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
218 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Port Elliot →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in South Australia in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Adelaide 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Victor Harbor 21°C (70°F) 13°C (55°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Clare 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
McLaren Vale 21°C (70°F) 13°C (55°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Port Elliot 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Hahndorf 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)

South Australia weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Australia, Australia in April?

Expect perfect weather across South Australia, Australia in April. The popular destination of Adelaide averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in South Australia, Australia in April?

Daytime temperatures in Adelaide peak at roughly 22°C (72°F) in April, dropping to about 13°C (55°F) overnight.

Does South Australia, Australia get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Adelaide averages just 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for South Australia, Australia.

Is April a Good Time to Visit South Australia, Australia?

We believe that April is one of the best times to visit South Australia, Australia with overall perfect weather in Adelaide. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit South Australia, Australia is in January, February, March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Adelaide. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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